About Dana
Dana Benton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing grief, self-esteem struggles, career stress, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Dana also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, guilt and shame, postpartum depression, and cultural or identity-related stress.
Dana focuses on building a practical partnership. She treats the person as the expert on their life and helps identify goals together. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills people can use between meetings. Conversations are direct and oriented toward daily life changes rather than abstract theory.
Her approach draws from several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviors. Attachment-informed work explores how relationships and early experiences shape current reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Dana has worked across grief, trauma, and cultural concerns for nearly two decades. She often helps people weigh options, rebuild confidence after loss or change, and address guilt that keeps them stuck. She also supports those coping with caregiver stress, immigration-related strain, and discrimination.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted from her Massachusetts practice. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that align with their values. It can be useful for people stuck in guilt, shame, or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is often chosen for mood concerns, shame-related beliefs, and work or career stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana will discuss these methods with clients and decide together which techniques fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative process may mix elements from different approaches depending on what the person needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows therapists to practice ACT or CBT skills in the setting where problems actually occur. Ask about session lengths, use of video or audio, and any subscription details when arranging the first appointment.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with grief, low self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She treats the client as the expert and focuses on goals and skills that apply to daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dana has 17 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - RI LICSW and MA LICSW - practicing in Massachusetts.
Can people meet with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and getting started work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.